Sorica
📍 Bohinj · Nearest city: Bohinjska Bistrica (6 km)
56 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1465 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.23110, 14.00950Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:24 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~440 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~440m · wind 18 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1247 m, wind 20 km/h.
base ~1247m · wind 20 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~2163 m, wind 11 km/h.
base ~2163m · wind 11 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-21⚠️ Marginal · peak 70 at 19h
- High cloud suck (100/100) — base below freezing with CU
| 08 55 ☁️⚠️ | 09 55 ☁️⚠️ | 10 55 ☁️⚠️ | 11 45 ☁️⚠️ | 12 50 ☁️⚠️ | 13 55 ☁️⚠️ | 14 60 ☁️⚠️ | 15 50 ☁️⚠️ | 16 55 ☁️⚠️ | 17 60 ☁️⚠️ | 18 60 ☁️⚠️ | 19 70 | 20 60 |
Peak 19h: CAPE 120 J/kg · LI 2.8 · BL top 575 m · w* 7.6 m/s · cloud base 1927 m · 0°C at 1940 m · Pro score 54/100
Hourly flyability (0–100). ⛈️ = storm risk · ☁️⚠️ = cloud suck · 🏔️ = active ridge lift. CAPE = convective energy, LI = stability, BL top = thermal ceiling, w* = estimated dry thermal velocity. Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF/GFS/ICON blend model).
Estimated vertical profile (Sounding)
Reference time: 19:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 4.9°C · Td: 1.2°C
LCL (cloud base): 462 m
BL top: 575 m
0°C level: 1940 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 4 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.87 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.51 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
Copa del Mundo en Gemona del Friuli, Italia
Takeoff description
Usually it is a 20-30 minute walk up but sometimes the ski lift can be organised the day before. The launch is small, space for one glider only. Launching usually occurs between 10am and 11am. Later than this and it is too strong. Once launched, head east to the shoulder and climb.
Rules and notes
None
Pilot comments
WARNING: This site is only flyable a handful of days per year. If there is ANY west wind forecast it is dangerous. It is usually only safe on the last day of a Bora wind (local effect). If there are no locals there, it is not flyable. If it looks the same today as yesterday and yesterday was good, it is probably not safe today. You can contact Brett on 00 386 31 404 688 for advice for the day. If you fly and EN-A or EN-B, don't come here. This is an XC site ONLY and with limited landing options if you miss the thermals. Guida italiana http://marco-zonca.blogspot.com
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